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Here's who owns Antarctica

At the bottom of the world sits a vast, frozen desert continent where few animals venture and even fewer humans ever see:

Antarctica.

Although scientists and the occasional tourist visits this white wonderland, no one permanently lives on Antarctica, making it the only uninhabited continent on Earth.

That begs the question: Who owns Antarctica?

During the first half of the 20th century, seven countries - including Britain, Norway, and New Zealand - laid claim to certain regions of Antarctica. However, their claims are only recognized by the respective countries themselves.

Today, Antarctica is mostly a base for scientific investigations that not only probe the continent itself but also the mysteries of the cosmos.